slump Synonyms
Another word for slump
• noun (Context 1)
A sudden, severe, or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something, or a period of general economic decline.
"The housing market experienced a sharp downturn during the winter months."
• verb (Context 2)
To sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply, especially with a bent back or drooping posture.
"Exhausted from the long shift, he slumped into the nearest armchair."
• verb (Context 3)
To undergo a sudden, severe, or prolonged fall in price, value, or volume.
"Company profits slumped by thirty percent in the third quarter."
• noun (Context 4)
A period during which an athlete, team, or individual performs poorly or below their usual standard.
"The star batter finally broke out of his hitting dry spell with two home runs."
• noun (Context 5)
A traditional New England dessert made of stewed fruit topped with biscuit dough and cooked on a stovetop.
"For dessert, she served warm blueberry grunt with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."
Opposites of slump
The opposite of slump shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: